FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Corewell nurses on verge of unionizing with vote coming in November
"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."
Popular weight loss drugs could help with alcohol, opioid addictions: study
A new study suggests weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro could provide a promising new treatment for substance use disorders.
Biden administration proposes making over-the-counter birth control free, including condoms
Private health insurance would fully cover over-the-counter birth control methods, such as condoms, the "morning after" pill, and daily oral contraceptives under a newly-proposed rule.
Is my COVID test expired? How to check, and what to do
If you have unused COVID tests lying around at home, they may be OK to still use. Here’s what to know as the cold and flu season ramps up.
Americans can order free COVID-19 tests beginning this month: What to know
Free COVID-19 tests will be available to U.S. households beginning this month. Here's what to know.
Whistleblower accuses DMC of covering up patient rape, sues for wrongful termination
The whistleblower filed a $10 million lawsuit against the Detroit Receiving Hospital and DMC – accusing both of creating and maintaining an environment that led to at least two alleged rape incidents in the crisis center.
Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments
Carmen Burgie has been wheelchair bound since 2001. But about six months ago, her insurance company, Auto-Owners Insurance, stopped paying for her therapists – who she needs for a better quality of life.
Deals will lower prices of Medicare's costliest drugs, White House says — see the list
Federal officials reached deals with drug companies to lower the cost for 10 of Medicare’s costliest drugs. Here's what to know.
Hundreds of Michigan Medicine employees picket amid contract negotiations
Two unions representing a million healthcare workers continued to push for better wages and work conditions on Monday. Negotiations have been ongoing since October 2023.
Michigan Medicine employees, unions picket for new contract
The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP) organized the informational picket outside the Ann Arbor hospital as a way to share information about negotiations and garner community support.
Kalamazoo doctor charged for role in telehealth fraud scheme
According to court records, Dr. Theresa A. Kordish signed and certified that each order was medically indicated and necessary for a particular Medicare beneficiary.
Should the US forgive medical debt? Americans sound off in recent poll
Medical debt relief is a higher priority for Americans than student loan forgiveness, a poll revealed.
CDC: Adderall shortage may worsen after health execs charged with fraud
Done Global executives are accused of continuing to improperly prescribe Adderall and other stimulants despite social media posts claiming patients had overdosed and died.
Healthcare company execs arrested for running $100M online Adderall scheme
The founder-CEO and clinical president of a digital health company have been arrested and charged for their part in a multi-million-dollar scheme to give people easy access to Adderall and other restricted drugs, among other crimes.
Ascension cyberattack: Access to electronic health record system restored
Ascension's electronic health record (EHR) access has been restored after a cyberattack crippled the health system more than a month ago.
Ascension cyberattack: Systems expected to be fully restored by end of next week
Systems at Ascension facilities nationwide are expected to be back up and running completely next week, nearly a month and a half after a cyberattack stymied the systems.
Corewell Health nurses on verge of unionizing with goal to halt budget cuts
"The teamsters taught us if you don’t have a seat at the table, you’re on the menu. And the Michigan nurses are tired of being on the menu," she said.
Free Dunkin’ coffee offered to all nurses on National Nurses Day 2024
Nurses can get a free medium hot or iced coffee on May 6, 2024, at Dunkin’. Here’s what to know.
Virginia family launches high-five challenge to raise funds for toddler's ultra-rare disease
Rowan Wilbur turns 2 years old next week. Her parents said she’s in a race against time.